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Buddha's Birthday
Athough this is celebrated as Buddha's birthday, it is noted that his birthday is quite probably in May rather than April, but is continued to be celebrated here due to traditions. -
FDR Signs Emergency Relief Program Appropriation Act
He signs the act leading to 5 million dollars to go to government funded programs for relief. -
Russian Army Attacks German Army in an Attempt to Win Back Crimea
The Axis power was occupying Crimea, and Russia wanted to obtain the territory. Germany's army was gone within 4 days. -
Barbara Kingslover
Barbara Kingslover was a novelist. Her three major novels expored ideas such as feminism, environmentalism, and American Indian rights. -
Hank Aaron Sets New Home Run Record
Hank Aaron, of the Atlanta Braves hit his 715th home run on this day, beating out Babe Ruth for the ultimate home run record. Aaron had recieved many death threats and hateful obstacles due to his race, so achieving success in this way was truly bittersweet and very powreful. -
Waltrip Beats Petty in nailbiting Rebel 500 Race
In an exciting race for the first place title, a close match was eventually won out by Walltrip during the Rebel 500 race in South Carolina -
Twin Peaks premieres on ABC
The very popular television show premiered on ABC this day. It immediately caught the attention of many audience members. -
Kurt Cobain is Found Dead
Kurt Cobain is found having coommited suicide in his home on this day. The rock artist was often associated with disliking the fame that went along with his success. -
Olympic Bomber Agrees to Plead Guilty
Eric Rudolph agreed to plead guilty to a number of bombings, including the fatal bombings at the 1996 Olympics. -
Margaret Thatcher Dies
The longest reigning prime minister in England, as well as the first and only female prime minister, Margaret Thatcher, passed away due to stroke at the age of 87.